This easy Honey Almond Granola is crazy tasty, naturally sweet, and can be made with any extra mix-ins your heart desires such as dried fruit, flaked coconut, or even chocolate chips!
Today I’m keeping things short and sweet.
There’s not time to ramble when we have granola to make!
Everything you need to make for this toasty granola recipe can be found in your pantry.
If that’s not cause for celebration, then I don’t know what is! Well, I suppose if the granola could make itself that would warrant a parade and celebration of epic proportions but I don’t think we’re quite there yet.
ANYWHO! Let’s make some granola, shall we?!
Easy Homemade Honey Almond Granola
This easy peasy granola features sweet honey, nutty almonds, and crispy baked oats for the ultimate snack!
Use it for a tasty trail-mix or pile a scoop on top a creamy bowl of yogurt with fresh fruit and all your favorite toppings. Around here we scarf this quick and easy granola by the handful.
go go gadget granola!
Consider this an easy peasy base recipe for all your favorite mix-ins. You can keep it super simple and make it as written (because it’s oh so delicious as is) or go nuts with the extras.
Walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds… have at it! You can also add dried fruit to the granola after baking (if you add it before it kind of overcooks a little, no bueno) – dried cranberries, raisins, dried cherries, and dried apricot are all super tasty options.
I’m also a huge fan of adding things like chocolate, shredded coconut, and sometimes a little peanut butter or pumpkin spice for good measure – all is fair in love and granola.
Honey Almond Granola
Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 TBSP pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger (optional but delicious!)
- ¾ cup raw sliced almonds
- ¼ cup pepitas (I used roasted/salted pepitas)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for GF granola)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300° F and move the center rack up a level so it's on the second level/rack from the top.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, vanilla, honey, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add your oats, sliced almonds, and pepitas and fold the mixture together.
- Transfer granola onto parchment-paper lined baking pan.
- Flatten the mixture into an even layer with a silicone spatula, adding pressure so the granola is nice and compact.
- Ovens vary from home to home so just keep an eye on it and yank once it's your degree of golden perfection!
- Once you remove your granola from the oven, allow it to cool on the baking sheet until completely cooled. This will give it some time to get that signature crunch we all know and love! (Granola won't fully crisp until it cools)
- Bake for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan (180 degrees) for even toasting and stir the granola so all the sides get nice and toasty. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Notes
Nutrition
Granola Serving suggestions
- on top of your favorite yogurt with fresh fruit
- sprinkled on top of a smoothie or smoothie bowl
- with milk of choice (cow, almond, oat) as a homemade cereal
- layered with fruit and/or jam plus yogurt in a parfait
- by the handful as a snack
- added to an epic bag of trail mix
- mixed into cookie dough to make granola cookies
- on top of a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter for a speedy snack
hungry for more?
Get your brunch on with a pan of this Cheesy Roasted Potato Breakfast Bake.
Looking for more breakfast and brunch favorites? Try my Almond Blueberry Scones and/or Double Chocolate Banana Muffins — we’re crazy for them!
Or you can lighten up with speedy, sip-and-go smoothie like my Tropical Mango Kale Smoothie. SO GOOD!
If you get a chance to try this easy peasy honey almond granola recipe, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Questions & Reviews
Hi, why would this only be good for a week if it’s all shelf stable ingredients? Thanks!
Hi Arianna! I usually default to the general food safety standards of leftovers being good for about a week. We’ve held on to our granola longer and its done great! xo
This looks great! How long does this granola keep fresh in an airtight container? I am assuming it would probably keep most fresh for a week but would it last longer if I were to use maple syrup and avocado oil
Hi Jamie, thanks! I keep mine in an airtight container in the pantry for a week. My friends always demand a cup or two and between me and my toddler I don’t think we’ve ever had it in the house past a week, lol!
Excellent
Homemade granola is my FAVORITE! Super easy and so much better than store bought!
Thanks Taylor!
Granola is my favorite food group! Perfect snack, topping or lunch!